Any other aged raw basmati rice should work the same way. The same recipe works with 1.5 & 2 cups of rice. If you use 1.5 cups rice then you will not need 2 cups water to blend. For aroma you may add 2 to 3 tbsps of chiroti rava or fine semolina to the fermented batter just before you make the masala dosas.
Update on Rice: These days I am able to make great masala dosas with aged raw basmati rice too. I use Lal Quilla basmati rice (old malai). Any other aged raw basmati rice should work the same way. The same recipe works with 1.5 & 2 cups of rice. If you use 1.5 cups rice then you will not need 2 cups water to blend.
dosa rice or sona masuri rice which you get in a store is used to make a dosa batter. always use old rice to make a dosa batter. chana dal and toor dal is grounded with urad dal to get a good smell and color to the dosa. should i soak and grind urad dal, methi, and rice separately, and for how long?
scrape the sides of dosa and roll the dosa. finally, masala dosa recipe is ready to serve with coconut chutney and sambar. Calories: 40kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 2g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 81mg Potassium: 20mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 36IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 9mg Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?